Notebookcheck Logo

Dell XPS 15-L502x

Specifications

Dell XPS 15-L502x
Dell XPS 15-L502x (XPS 15 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-2410M 2 x 2.3 - 2.9 GHz, Sandy Bridge
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M - 2048 MB VRAM, Core: 672 MHz, Memory: 900 MHz, shader rate: 1344 MHz, DDR3-VRAM, ForceWare 265.94
Memory
4 GB 
, 2x 2048 MB DDR3-RAM (1333 MHz), max. 8 GB
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel, AUO17ED (B156HW01), B+RG LED True-Life, glossy: yes
Mainboard
Intel HM67
Storage
Seagate Momentus 7200.4 ST9500420AS, 500 GB 
, 7200 rpm
Soundcard
Realtek ALC665 @ Intel Cougar Point PCH - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
1 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 eSata, Audio Connections: microphone, headphone, S/PDIF, Card Reader: SD,SDIO,SDHC,SDXC,MS,MS PRO,MSXC,MMC,XD, TV Card: DVB-T TV tuner, antenna
Networking
Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1030 (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 3.0
Optical drive
HL-DT-ST DVDRWBD CT30N
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 38 x 381 x 265 ( = 1.5 x 15 x 10.43 in)
Battery
90 Wh Lithium-Ion, 11.1 V, 7.65 Ah, 9 cell
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 2.0 Megapixel
Additional features
adapter: 130 watts, manual, a few leaflets, driver & tool DVD, operating system DVD, CyberLink PowerDVD 9.6, Microsoft Office 2010 Starter, 12-48 Months Warranty
Weight
2.96 kg ( = 104.41 oz / 6.53 pounds), Power Supply: 490 g ( = 17.28 oz / 1.08 pounds)
Price
1214 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 81.39% - good
Average of 18 scores (from 25 reviews)
price: 73%, performance: 79%, features: 72%, display: 59% mobility: 66%, workmanship: 69%, ergonomy: 70%, emissions: 80%

Reviews for the Dell XPS 15-L502x

84% Review Dell XPS 15 Notebook (i5-2410M & GT 540M) | Notebookcheck
Learned from mistakes? After the last XPS 15 already excelled the competition in many ways (e.g. display & sound), Dell now presents a refreshed version of its elegant multimedia notebook. Read in this review if anything, apart from the hardware, has changed in regards to temperature and noise development.
83% Dell XPS 15 review: A long-lasting all-round entertainmenter
Source: PC Authority English Archive.org version
Blending power, panache and a generous range of features, the XPS 15 has been a regular fixture on the A-List with good reason. If you can afford the price of admission, it puts on a spectacular show.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/24/2011
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 67% performance: 83% features: 63% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 63%
70% Dell XPS 15 L502X P11F review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Dell XPS 15 L502X P11F is a well-balanced desktop replacement laptop that will happily deal with everyday tasks and keep the family entertained. However, we can't help thinking that the touchscreen isn't necessary and when you consider it adds £160 to the overall price it just doesn't seem worth it.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/07/2011
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% features: 80% ergonomy: 80%
80% Dell XPS 15 L502X
Source: Digital Versus English Archive.org version
Dell has given the XPS 15 all the most recent components, including a Sandy Bridge series processor. This 15.6-inch laptop aims to bring multimedia content to life with a high-end graphics card. With its Full HD panel, Blu-ray player and powerful components, the Dell XPS 15 is perfectly at ease with multimedia use. Promises kept!
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/29/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
83% Dell XPS 15 reviewed: The legendary XPS gets even better
Source: PC Authority English Archive.org version
We were already fans of Dell’s XPS 15, but the improved performance, incredible stamina and smorgasbord of features make it more alluring than ever. We’d prefer a sturdier lid, but at $1333 the Dell is a fine example of just how much a Sandy Bridge entertainment laptop can offer.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/22/2011
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 83% performance: 83% features: 83% ergonomy: 83%
70% Dell XPS 15 L502X review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
Overall, the Dell XPS 15 L502X does a very good job with multimedia, and a fair to middling one with everything else. Its size and battery life preclude serious consideration by airport denizens, but if you're a general user who also likes to play a few games and watch movies when you're not working, it's well worth a look.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/06/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Dell XPS 15 L502X
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
Overall, the Dell XPS 15 L502X does a very good job with multimedia, and a fair to middling one with everything else. Its size and battery life preclude serious consideration by airport denizens, but if you're a general user who also likes to play a few games and watch movies when you're not working, it's well worth a look.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/05/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%
100% Dell XPS 15 L501x
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
The XPS is not quite perfection in laptop form, but considering it’s loaded down with goodies and outperforms hardware going for twice the price, it demands to be considered by anyone after a powerful portable.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/20/2011
Rating: Total score: 100%
Dell XPS 15 15.6-inch Core i7 Quad Sandy Bridge Laptop Review
Source: logicbuy English Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/11/2011
Dell XPS 15 15.6-inch Core i7 Quad Sandy Bridge Laptop Vidoe Review
Source: logicbuy English Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/11/2011
80% Dell XPS 15 L502X (Sandy Bridge) Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
At $1,488, the Dell XPS 15 with Intel's second-generation Core i7 processor offers blistering performance, strong graphics, and stellar video and audio playback. If you don't plan on moving your notebook much, the larger Dell XPS 17 offers a 3D 17-inch display, the same great audio, and similar specs for the slightly lower cost of $1,474. And if you're looking for a more portable machine with longer battery life--and are willing to spend more--get the $1,799 15-inch MacBook Pro. Overall, though, those looking for a powerful 15-inch multimedia machine at a reasonable price should put the XPS 15 at or near the top of their shopping list.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/02/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
91% Dell XPS 15
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version
Touch has come a long way, baby. From the first Windows convertible tablets (which are still being produced by a couple of manufacturers) to the Apple iPad in all of its touch glory, touch-input devices today look and feel a lot better than they used to. The highly configurable XPS 15 is a speedy performer, and the touch screen in our test unit was both convenient and fun. It's a winning touch laptop.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 91%
Dell XPS 15 L502x: Now with Sandy Bridge
Source: AnandTech English Archive.org version
The majority of this review shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. We know quad-core Sandy Bridge is faster than Clarksfield, and it’s much faster than Arrandale. It also manages reasonable power usage under light loads, although higher loads can definitely suck down power. So take one of our favorite laptops from last year and update the system with a Sandy Bridge CPU and a slightly newer GPU and what do you get?
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/20/2011
83% Dell XPS 15 (2011) review
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
By adding Sandy Bridge to an already fine laptop, Dell has created an entertainment tour-de-force.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/29/2011
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 83% performance: 83% features: 83% ergonomy: 83%
80% Dell XPS 15 Laptop PC (2011 Update)
Source: Comp Reviews English Archive.org version
Dell recently updated its XPS line to include the new Intel 2nd Generation Core i processors. This refresh makes the systems faster with an economical starting price of just $799. Depending on your level of gaming, an upgrade to a full HD display and more advanced video card may be worth considering. In summary, the Dell XPS 15 is a great 15-inch notebook due to its portability, excellent audio quality, and overall value.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/19/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Dell XPS 15-L502X (Intel Core i7-2630, 2011)
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
One of last year's most impressively priced high-end multimedia laptops was the Dell XPS 15. Equipped with second-gen Intel Core i-series CPUs and improved Nvidia graphics, the new Dell XPS 15 performs even better than its predecessor, although it's still just as bulky. Also, keep in mind that the XPS 15 ranges greatly in price, from $799 up to $1,500.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/18/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 90% mobility: 70%
80% Dell XPS 15 L502X (Sandy Bridge)
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
At $1,488, the Dell XPS 15 with Intel's second-generation Core i7 processor offers blistering performance, strong graphics, and stellar video and audio playback. If you don't plan on moving your notebook much, the larger Dell XPS 17 offers a 3D 17-inch display, the same great audio, and similar specs for the slightly lower cost of $1,474. And if you're looking for a more portable machine with longer battery life--and are willing to spend more--get the $1,799 15-inch MacBook Pro. Overall, though, those looking for a powerful 15-inch multimedia machine at a reasonable price should put the XPS 15 at or near the top of their shopping list.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/07/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Dell XPS 15 L502X (Sandy Bridge) Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The ThinkPad Edge E220s is the best-looking and most comfortable small business notebook on the market. Its gorgeous soft-plastic and chrome design makes a bold statement in the boardroom or the coffee shop and its keyboard provides the best typing experience in the business. Plus, its slight frame fits comfortably in even the smallest bag. Our only issue is the E220's below-average battery life, though the approximate 5 hours of runtime will be long enough for many users. If you need more endurance, consider the $855 Toshiba Portege R835, which lasts an hour and a half longer on a charge. However, if you want the ultimate in small business style and comfort, the ThinkPad Edge E220s should be at the top of your list.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/07/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Dell XPS 15 L502X (Sandy Bridge) Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
At $1,488, the Dell XPS 15 with Intel's second-generation Core i7 processor offers blistering performance, strong graphics, and stellar video and audio playback. If you don't plan on moving your notebook much, the larger Dell XPS 17 offers a 3D 17-inch display, the same great audio, and similar specs for the slightly lower cost of $1,474. And if you're looking for a more portable machine with longer battery life--and are willing to spend more--get the $1,799 15-inch MacBook Pro. Overall, though, those looking for a powerful 15-inch multimedia machine at a reasonable price should put the XPS 15 at or near the top of their shopping list.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/07/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

Dell XPS 15 - L502X
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/24/2011
Rating: performance: 65% features: 70% display: 60% mobility: 30% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 50%
Dell XPS 15 L502X
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/14/2011
Rating: performance: 60% features: 50% display: 30% mobility: 50% workmanship: 30% ergonomy: 50%
80% Dell XPS 15 (L502X)
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/09/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
移动高清影院 15寸戴尔XPS L502X评测
Source: IT.com.cn zh-CN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/23/2011
Dell XPS l502X
Source: Itsvet HR→EN Archive.org version
performance and workmanship excellent
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/12/2011
91% 멀티미디어 환경에 강한 고성능 표준 노트북 PC - 델 XPS15 U560353KR (성능편)
Source: Notegear KO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/13/2011
Rating: Total score: 91%
멀티미디어 환경에 강한 고성능 표준 노트북 PC - 델 XPS15 U560353KR (외형편)
Source: Notegear KO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/06/2011

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M:

Mid-range graphics card based on the GT 435M chip (GF108) with higher clock rates and DDR3 support.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


2410M:

Dual-core processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller. The CPU is clocked at 2.3 GHz (Turbo Boost 2.6-2.9 GHz) and the GPU at 650 (1200 MHz Turbo).

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


2.96 kg:

With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.


Dell: Dell is a U.S. manufacturer (based in Texas) of computer hardware founded in 1984 and is one of the largest international manufacturers in terms of both market share and notebook models. Its product line includes desktops, notebooks, storage systems, monitors, servers, printers, consumer electronics and peripherals. Dell offers laptops that are suitable for various applications, such as business laptops, gaming laptops, ultra portables and workstations. Dell's business laptops from the Latitude and Precision series are an option for professional users and businesses.

In 2023, Dell had an approximate 17% market share of global PC sales, ranking #3 after Lenovo and HP.

For gaming enthusiasts, Dell's Alienware brand is for gaming notebooks.


81.39%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

Please share our article, every link counts!
Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2011-03-20 (Update: 2012-05-26)